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Craig Thurston

Craig Thurston

Reverse Mortgage Sales Manager [email protected] nmls#193358
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Craig Thurston has over 30 years in the financial sector. Specializing in the Chicagoland, Indiana, and Wisconsin markets, he has become a respected figure in the industry. His journey began with a desire for a career change, leading him to embrace the dynamic world of outside sales in the mortgage sector. His remarkable achievements include an impressive record of generating $15 million in production between 2007 and 2009, a testament to his expertise and commitment. At the core of Craig's professional philosophy is a deep commitment to matching each client with the best-suited loan programs, a goal he pursues with relentless determination and accessibility. This approach stems from his belief in ensuring every client has an equal opportunity to own a piece of the American dream. His future aspirations include further specializing in Reverse Mortgages and obtaining certification as a Divorce Lending Specialist, underlining his dedication to continually enhancing his skills and services in the ever-evolving financial landscape.

Here's how we do things

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Pre-Approved
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Search
Loan Submitted
to Processing
Clear to Close!
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Our five-step mortgage process starts by applying online and getting pre-approved within 24 hours. This will require you to provide us some basic financial and personal information. We will take that information and get back to you with a pre-approval letter.

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Getting pre-approved determines how much we are willing to lend, allowing you to shop for homes with confidence. Sellers will take your offer more seriously when you have a pre-approval from a lender. With this complete, you can now start your home search.

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Finding the right home takes time, there are many things you need to look for and work out with the sellers. Once you find the home you would like to purchase, make and offer, and come to an agreement with the seller, we will submit your loan to our processing team.

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This may seem far from simple for people, but Neighborhood Loans has you covered! The mortgage loan processor is the link between your loan officer and underwriter. We collect and verify all the documents necessary to prepare your loan. This is arguably the most important part of the loan process.

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After you’re cleared-to-close, we will schedule your closing and fund the loan on the day that is most convenient for you. After the final documents are signed, you will be given the keys to your new home! We look forward to helping you through our home buying process.